Getting to know Tripawds members online is fun, but a local Tripawds party in your neighborhood is simply unforgettable. If you’ve ever thought about meeting Tripawds friends in real life, we highly encourage it! Recently we had the pleasure of meeting up with the amazing osteosarcoma survivor Super Stu and his talented tribe, Allensong at their home in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. What a great time!
Two Terrific Tripawds and their People Party in Canada
The Tripawds Nation was born because Spirit Jerry loved meeting new people and seeing new places. When he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and we were told he had just six months to live, we figured what better gift for our hero than a never-ending road trip! It was the perfect medicine for Jerry, who thrived until he took his last breath on October 3, 2008.
Ten years later, Tripawds Spokesdog Wyatt Ray carries on Jerry’s tradition with us as we roam the continent in our dog house on wheels. Presently we are headed north to Alaska for summer, so there was no better time to arrange a gathering with the one and only Super Stu, his feline family members Chester, Spikey, Miss Lily and Teddy. Oh and of course his people, the dynamic singing duo, Petra and Paul.
Big Dogs, Big Hearts and Beautiful Friendships
Meeting another Tripawds member is like running into an old friend. When you finally meet in person, you realize that the internet friendships formed in this community are as genuine as you had hoped. The conversation and laughter flows freely as you chat about everything under the sun, but always circling back to the incredible inspiration and love that a Tripawd brings into your life.
Meeting Stu’s pack was no exception, and even more fun that we ever imagined. Just take a look!
Stewie is such a sweet, loving dog and such a gracious host to us! What an honor to visit his kingdom, pet his lovely fur and stroke those soft fuzzy ears of his. That gentle giant is beating the odds and doing so well. He lives on a lakefront paradise where he can watch over the pack, protect them from mischievous gophers and even bears!
Mother Nature’s magic has been so good to him that in one month Stu will celebrate one year as a Tripawd.
As for his talented people, they went out of their way to make us feel right at home. By the time we left their tiny mountain town it was like saying goodbye to old friends. We hope to visit them again when we fly south for winter in the fall.
Petra and Paul have created a special surprise for the Tripawds community, but you’ll have to wait until next week for the grand unveiling!
How to Plan Your Own Tripawds Party
People always ask us “Are there Tripawds chapters in my city?” To that we say: “Why yes, and you’re the first member!” A Tripawds chapter is as close as you want it to be when you take charge and organize a Tripawds party.
Summer is here, don’t wait! Ask all the Tripawds friends who met up last weekend: there’s no better time to plan your own Tripawds party.
I’m interested in joining a group. My Fanny is two years old her leg was amputated at year old. She is a 3 pound poodle – heart of a lion’.
Lori
Hello Lori! Feel free to organize a Tripawds Party via our Discussion Forums, wherever it is that you live. All it takes is one person to get started and we will support your efforts with flyers etc.! Smooches to your sweet Fanny Poodle!
You nailed it Rene:
Meeting another Tripawds member is like running into an old friend. When you finally meet in person, you realize that the internet friendships formed in this community are as genuine as you had hoped. The conversation and laughter flows freely as you chat about everything under the sun, but always circling back to the incredible inspiration and love that a Tripawd brings into your life.
And to meet Super Stus’ s pack, in person, in Paridise, well, let’s jist say I can FEEL the loce and connection of the gatherings all the way over here in Virginia!❤
Petra and Allen really have carved out a piece of Paradise to share their lives with eaxh other and the gentle Soul Stu
Hearing Wyatt continue to express his joy at being part of this lovely occasion was so sweet! And seeing him eyeing some of that good food….I was just waiting for him to jump in and help himself!
I kmow this was magical for each of you! Thank you for sharing the magic…..and the love….and the serenity of being in Paridise!
With love and light and appreciation,
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Awww Sally you are so wonderful. We talked about you, were your ears burning? And how we wished you could have been there! One of these days we will do a global Tripawds gathering and pay for everyone to attend!
Oh my Gongases! Jim, Rene and Wyatt,
It was such a pleasure meeting you all and the time went by far too quickly!!! You captured some fantastic moments that will be a part of our memory box furever!!
I Ruv, Ruv, Ruv the picture of Wyatt on the dock and Stewie in the woods! They are frameable for sure!!!
The Kitties Ruv their mouses and Stewie Ruvs his Noisy Hedgie, the other one is his good Pull Hedgie! 😉 Thank you so very much for all of your kind gifts and even more so for coming by and visiting us! It was truly and honour to have our Tripawd Stars hang out with us! We are absolutely looking forward to sharing a glass of wine with you on your trip back South!
Much love and many hugs to you all and please tell Wyatt that i really do Ruv his singing voice. He can become a part of AllenSong anytime!!!
Safe Travels and Hoppy Trails
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OK well that photo you got of Wyatt “singing” is totally priceless! Now that I think about it, he would make a good backup singer for Allensong. OK he’s yours for the next tour! 😉
Glad you and Paul enjoyed our company. I hope your hearing has recovered!
You are so welcome for everything, it was great to meet you in person and a concert to boot! WOW!